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Galata Tower Tickets
For over 6 centuries, the Galata Tower has stood watch over the city of Istanbul. Head to the top of the Galata Tower and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city's classic and modern landscape. Book Galata Tower tickets and enjoy a detailed guided tour of its history and significance, or get combo experiences.16K+ booked this
Galata Tower Entry Tickets
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Breeze past long queues with instant QR code access to Galata Tower and enjoy the freedom to visit anytime during its operating hours.
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With full-day validity, your ticket allows you to explore the tower at your convenience, whether it’s a morning visit or a sunset experience at this protected national monument.
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Ascend to the upper levels via a swift elevator ride and step onto the observation deck for 360° views of Istanbul’s skyline, including the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus Strait.
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Explore the Galata Tower’s past through exhibits detailing its transformation from a medieval watchtower to a prison and later, an astronomical observatory.
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Upgrade your experience to get a downloadable multilingual audio guide, enjoy a hosted entry experience with a local expert, or go on a guided Old Town tour.
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Breeze past long queues with instant QR code access to Galata Tower and enjoy the freedom to visit anytime during its operating hours.
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With full-day validity, your ticket allows you to explore the tower at your convenience, whether it’s a morning visit or a sunset experience at this protected national monument.
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Ascend to the upper levels via a swift elevator ride and step onto the observation deck for 360° views of Istanbul’s skyline, including the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus Strait.
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Explore the Galata Tower’s past through exhibits detailing its transformation from a medieval watchtower to a prison and later, an astronomical observatory.
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Upgrade your experience to get a downloadable multilingual audio guide, enjoy a hosted entry experience with a local expert, or go on a guided Old Town tour.
14K+ booked this
Combo (Save 22%): Galata Tower Tickets + Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
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Experience two perspectives of Istanbul with this value-packed combo ticket. Enjoy views from Galata Tower and on a Bosphorus dinner cruise.
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Enjoy picture-perfect views of Istanbul’s landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Maiden’s Tower from both sky and sea.
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Step into the Galata Tower, soaring above Istanbul and ride the express elevator to the observation deck for 360° views of the city, enriched by audio commentary.
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Unwind on a 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise featuring a 4-course Turkish meal served at your private table with live cultural performances, including traditional folk dances.
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Experience two perspectives of Istanbul with this value-packed combo ticket. Enjoy views from Galata Tower and on a Bosphorus dinner cruise.
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Enjoy picture-perfect views of Istanbul’s landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Maiden’s Tower from both sky and sea.
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Step into the Galata Tower, soaring above Istanbul and ride the express elevator to the observation deck for 360° views of the city, enriched by audio commentary.
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Unwind on a 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise featuring a 4-course Turkish meal served at your private table with live cultural performances, including traditional folk dances.
22% off
46K+ booked this
Combo (Save 13%): Galata Tower Tickets + Basilica Cistern Tickets with Audio Guide
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Save time and money with this convenient combo ticket that includes skip-the-line entry to both the Galata Tower and the Basilica Cistern.
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Ride the express elevator up the Galata Tower, once a medieval watchtower, and soak in 360° views of Istanbul’s skyline, including the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.
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Your visit to the Tower is flexible, allowing you to explore at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide to uncover stories behind the landmark.
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Skip the lines at the Basilica Cistern and step into an underground wonder, often dubbed Istanbul’s “Sunken Palace,” with a capacity of 80,000 cubic meters of water!
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Wander past hauntingly beautiful columns like the Hen’s Eye and the Medusa Heads, famously featured in Hollywood films, as your audio guide reveals the cistern’s secrets.
More details
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Save time and money with this convenient combo ticket that includes skip-the-line entry to both the Galata Tower and the Basilica Cistern.
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Ride the express elevator up the Galata Tower, once a medieval watchtower, and soak in 360° views of Istanbul’s skyline, including the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.
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Your visit to the Tower is flexible, allowing you to explore at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide to uncover stories behind the landmark.
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Skip the lines at the Basilica Cistern and step into an underground wonder, often dubbed Istanbul’s “Sunken Palace,” with a capacity of 80,000 cubic meters of water!
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Wander past hauntingly beautiful columns like the Hen’s Eye and the Medusa Heads, famously featured in Hollywood films, as your audio guide reveals the cistern’s secrets.
13% off
7.7K+ booked this
Combo (Save 14%): Galata Tower Tickets + Bosphorus Cruise Tickets with Audio Guide
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Take a 90-minute cruise along the Bosphorus Strait with an audio guide to learn about the city's centuries-old history.
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Sail past landmarks like Dolmabahce Palace and Rumeli Fortress seamlessly blending with modern marvels like the Istanbul Sapphire.
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Standing guard over Istanbul, the Galata Tower offers a bird's eye view of the Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia, and the Marmara Sea.
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Take advantage of the downloadable audio guide to learn of the tower's importance through the Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern Turkish eras.
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Fun fact: A Roman legend suggests that couples who climb the Galata Tower together, both first-timers, are guaranteed to get married.
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Take a 90-minute cruise along the Bosphorus Strait with an audio guide to learn about the city's centuries-old history.
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Sail past landmarks like Dolmabahce Palace and Rumeli Fortress seamlessly blending with modern marvels like the Istanbul Sapphire.
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Standing guard over Istanbul, the Galata Tower offers a bird's eye view of the Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia, and the Marmara Sea.
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Take advantage of the downloadable audio guide to learn of the tower's importance through the Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern Turkish eras.
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Fun fact: A Roman legend suggests that couples who climb the Galata Tower together, both first-timers, are guaranteed to get married.
14% off
Galata, Taksim, Istiklal Karaköy Guided Walking Tour
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Discover Istanbul’s cultural crossroads on a guided walking tour through Galata, Taksim, Istiklal Street, and the vibrant Karaköy neighbourhood.
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Explore with a local expert as you journey through some of Istanbul's districts, learning about the city's rich blend of European and Ottoman influences along the way.
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Admire Galata Tower, one of Istanbul’s oldest landmarks, and stroll through the ancient Genoese district, once home to 14th-century merchant communities.
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Walk down İstiklal Avenue, the lively, pedestrian-only boulevard at the heart of Istanbul’s modern culture, before crossing the Galata Bridge.
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Visit the Genoese New Mosque, a hidden gem known for its Ottoman design, detailed tilework, and Arabic calligraphy, then wander through Karaköy’s maze of side streets.
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Discover Istanbul’s cultural crossroads on a guided walking tour through Galata, Taksim, Istiklal Street, and the vibrant Karaköy neighbourhood.
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Explore with a local expert as you journey through some of Istanbul's districts, learning about the city's rich blend of European and Ottoman influences along the way.
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Admire Galata Tower, one of Istanbul’s oldest landmarks, and stroll through the ancient Genoese district, once home to 14th-century merchant communities.
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Walk down İstiklal Avenue, the lively, pedestrian-only boulevard at the heart of Istanbul’s modern culture, before crossing the Galata Bridge.
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Visit the Genoese New Mosque, a hidden gem known for its Ottoman design, detailed tilework, and Arabic calligraphy, then wander through Karaköy’s maze of side streets.
3.1K+ booked this
Istanbul MegaPass: Skip-the-Line E-Tickets for Top Attractions
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Choose 2 to 10 attractions across Istanbul and create your own sightseeing route with one flexible pass that fits your travel style.
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This pass guarantees a public transport card, guided Blue Mosque tour, 90-min Bosphorus cruise, audio guides, and two optional other landmarks or experiences.
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Get around the city with ease using a 5-ride transport card for trams, metros, and buses, all included with your pass.
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Enjoy added experiences like a visit to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, dinner cruises and cultural activities such as a hammam or dervish show, all included in your package.
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Once you book, all attraction tickets land directly in your inbox. No paper, no pickup; just fast and easy access at every site.
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Choose 2 to 10 attractions across Istanbul and create your own sightseeing route with one flexible pass that fits your travel style.
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This pass guarantees a public transport card, guided Blue Mosque tour, 90-min Bosphorus cruise, audio guides, and two optional other landmarks or experiences.
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Get around the city with ease using a 5-ride transport card for trams, metros, and buses, all included with your pass.
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Enjoy added experiences like a visit to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, dinner cruises and cultural activities such as a hammam or dervish show, all included in your package.
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Once you book, all attraction tickets land directly in your inbox. No paper, no pickup; just fast and easy access at every site.
Istanbul Old Town Guided Tour with Blue Mosque & Galata Tower Entry Tickets
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Experience Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks in one experience on a guided tour of the Old Town, plus skip-the-line access to the Galata Tower.
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Step inside the Blue Mosque on a 60-min guided tour, where thousands of hand-painted İznik tiles shimmer, and view its minarets and domes as you explore its interior.
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Stroll through the Sultanahmet Square, once the centre of Constantinople, as your expert guide weaves tales of Byzantine emperors and Ottoman sultans.
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See the Obelisk of Theodosius up close in Sultanahmet Square, transported from Egypt by Roman Emperor Theodosius I, a symbol of Istanbul’s multicultural past.
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Ride the elevator up the Galata Tower and take in 360° views of Istanbul's skyline. Gaze out over the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, with insights from your audioguide.
More details
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Experience Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks in one experience on a guided tour of the Old Town, plus skip-the-line access to the Galata Tower.
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Step inside the Blue Mosque on a 60-min guided tour, where thousands of hand-painted İznik tiles shimmer, and view its minarets and domes as you explore its interior.
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Stroll through the Sultanahmet Square, once the centre of Constantinople, as your expert guide weaves tales of Byzantine emperors and Ottoman sultans.
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See the Obelisk of Theodosius up close in Sultanahmet Square, transported from Egypt by Roman Emperor Theodosius I, a symbol of Istanbul’s multicultural past.
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Ride the elevator up the Galata Tower and take in 360° views of Istanbul's skyline. Gaze out over the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, with insights from your audioguide.
13K+ booked this
Combo (Save 5%): Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Galata Tower Tickets
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Glide along Istanbul’s gems, including Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern, on a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour with 11 stops and buses every 30 minutes.
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Enjoy the best skyline views from the top deck while an 8-language audio guide fills your ears with tales of Istanbul’s rich history at every unique stop.
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Visit the ancient Galata Tower, after hopping off a convenient bus, and see the tower's evolution from a lookout post to a brilliant museum.
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Enjoy rotating exhibitions after taking the elevator to the tower's top and marvel at the skyline against the backdrop of the Bosphorus Strait.
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Fun fact: During the reign of Ottoman Sultan Süleyiman the Magnificent, the Galata Tower served as a high-security prison for important figures.
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Glide along Istanbul’s gems, including Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern, on a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour with 11 stops and buses every 30 minutes.
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Enjoy the best skyline views from the top deck while an 8-language audio guide fills your ears with tales of Istanbul’s rich history at every unique stop.
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Visit the ancient Galata Tower, after hopping off a convenient bus, and see the tower's evolution from a lookout post to a brilliant museum.
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Enjoy rotating exhibitions after taking the elevator to the tower's top and marvel at the skyline against the backdrop of the Bosphorus Strait.
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Fun fact: During the reign of Ottoman Sultan Süleyiman the Magnificent, the Galata Tower served as a high-security prison for important figures.
5% off
86K+ booked this
Combo (Save 12%): Galata Tower Tickets + Hagia Sophia Tickets with Audio Guide
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Skip the lines and explore Hagia Sophia, a symbol of both the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, that has weathered centuries of conquest.
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Your audio guide will describe the fascinating story of the monument’s transformations through the Christian mosaics and Islamic calligraphy.
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Soar 167 feet above Istanbul atop the Galata Tower with an engaging audio guide that narrates the tower's fascinating history.
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From the tower’s observation deck, identify the distinct silhouettes of Dolmabahce Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Suleymaniye Mosque.
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Fun fact: Legend says that if you place your finger in a hole in the Weeping Column at the Hagia Sophia and it becomes wet, your wish will come true.
More details
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Skip the lines and explore Hagia Sophia, a symbol of both the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, that has weathered centuries of conquest.
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Your audio guide will describe the fascinating story of the monument’s transformations through the Christian mosaics and Islamic calligraphy.
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Soar 167 feet above Istanbul atop the Galata Tower with an engaging audio guide that narrates the tower's fascinating history.
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From the tower’s observation deck, identify the distinct silhouettes of Dolmabahce Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Suleymaniye Mosque.
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Fun fact: Legend says that if you place your finger in a hole in the Weeping Column at the Hagia Sophia and it becomes wet, your wish will come true.
12% off
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About Galata Tower
Once the tallest building in Istanbul, the Galata Tower embodies centuries of history. The museum within and the 360-degree observation deck atop this medieval stone tower with a conical roof invite you to discover Istanbul's captivating narrative from above.
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Main entrance
Galata Tower has one main entrance. You will often find two separate lines in front of the tower - one for entering the tower, the other for purchasing the tickets from the box office inside the red tram nearby.
- The last admission to the Tower of Galata is at 10pm.
- During the summer months, the tower may be open for longer, especially if there are night festivals or events in the city.
Audioguides
Audio guides can be purchased along with the ticket.
Souvenir shop
There is a gift shop selling t-shirts, photographs, postcards and more inside the Galata Tower.
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
There is an elevator inside Galata Tower which takes you till the 7th floor. The climb up to the 9th floor, which has the observatory, has to be made via the stairs. So this portion is not accessible to wheelchair users.
Elevator access
There is an express elevator that takes you till the 7th floor. The observatory located on the 9th floor is accessible via stairs only.
Outside food and drinks
Outside food and drinks are often not allowed inside Galata Tower.
Tripods
Tripods are usually not permitted inside Galata Tower.
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